Monday, January 30, 2023

January 2023 Meeting Minutes

 Minutes

Charleston Modern Quilt Guild, Jan. 24 2023

Business

Kim M. is accepting registrations for Quilt Camp; forms provided. Phoebe, Connie, Casey & Cathy’s quilts accepted for Quilt Con. 

Artfields in Lake City- email to follow with dates for field trip.  Do we want to take a field trip to Lake City, SC for art show in April? Cathy has a quilt in the show. 

Committees solicited members and ideas were brainstormed for each committee. 

QuiltCon- email to follow.  Show of hands (majority) who is going to Quilt Con in Atlanta to coordinate for carpooling, etc.   

Should guild do a “Quilt Bee” for Quilt Con in Raleigh 2024? - Connie willing to lead.  Please email Connie if you wish to participate at connie@coastarchitects.net

Charity

Alice talked about delivering stockings to school kids in December. 

Challenge

Eyes challenge 6 participants Kate, Alice, Sandy, Amy, Kerry and Jean did show & tell; still open for entries – 5”x 18.5” finished piece.

Show & Tell of Improv Series quilts. Alice and Jean finished quilt tops for the series (Jean even started a second series)! 

Sew Day Schedule 2023

February 18th 

March 18th 

April 15th 

May 20th 

June 17th 

July 15th 

August:  No Sew Day

September 16th 

October 21st 

November 18th 

December No Sew Day

  • 9:30-12:30 

  • 5/8 Seams located at 1888 Raoul Wallenberg Road

Program

Casey talked about Labeling Quilts and demonstrated samples. Linen fabric used and included Name of Recipient, Year and Quilter Name. Can also use a micron pen instead of embroidery.

Connie provided handout on how to add a sleeve on the back of the quilt for displaying. 

Brainstorming exercise for program ideas.

Swaps

Coming Soon!!

Show & Tell

Phoebe, Connie, Elaine, Michele, Casey, Rick & Amy shared quilts

Next Meeting February 28 @ 6:30

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